Debate Over Removal of 1984 From Classrooms
An ongoing dispute in Frederick County schools centers on removing the film 1984 due to a policy banning sexually explicit material. The parent educator student committee split with concerns about censorship and the value of reading versus watching, while Superintendent Dr. Dan Gadra retained the policy and removed the film. The editorial argues reading should take precedence over viewing and cautions against using films as a primary educational tool.
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Dan Gadra
Frederick County
Gadra
George Orwell
Maryland
Orwell
Boomer the Airedale Roams Free in Winter Escape
Roy Meachum recounts Boomer's latest series of escapes during a frigid January morning. The clever Airedale slips from the house, draws Sweetwater into mischief, and prompts tense hours as neighbors and the author fear for his dog's safety. Eventually Boomer returns, drawing a relieved sigh and a new round of doggy exploits.
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Sharon
Sweetwater
Sweetie
Frederick
Banner School
Boomer
Houdini
Yellow Dog
Bob Sharpe
Isweet Truman
Turing
Truman
Fond memories of an unreliable MGB and British car fate
I recall a 1973 MGB convertible that carried me 189000 miles through Washington streets and the 13 happiest motoring years. Germany's BMW agreed to buy the Rover group for 1.2 billion, ending British ownership of mass produced cars. MGs will still roll from Rover plants but under BMW management, a change alarmed by Britons.
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Washington
Germany
Bavarian Motor Works
Rover Group
Ford
Jaguar
Lucas
Fredrick County News Briefs and Local Notes
Sleet and freezing temps eased the risk of large snow drifts on east west routes though icy roads remained warned as only travel when necessary. Flying nurse Lt Margaret E. Rice visited Frederick with Lt Wilma L. Janek. Uncle Cal's Barn Dance announced for Bernie's Arena. Frederick planning commission to deny a 400 000 gallon interim sewage plant in Ballenger Creek basin as a waste of money. Brunswick seniors in IBM work study at NIH Bethesda. COG asked to cooperate on municipally owned water and sewer services after recent county actions.
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State Health Department Sewerage Division
W. McLean Bingley
Frederick County Planning Commission
Ballenger Creek
Frederick
Frederick County Council of Governments
COG
Letter writer corrects LDS knowledge and urges direct inquiry
Susan Thompson from Walkersville challenges Robert Hasle's February 1 letter on LDS doctrine. She asserts his understanding is minimal and urges readers to consult a Latter-Day Saint or church offices for accurate information.
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Robert Hasle
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Worthless State of the Union sermon and critique
A reader laments the State of the Union address and politics, arguing moral decline, a misused tax dollar for anti abortion efforts, and a call to personal responsibility. The piece dismisses liberal secularism, notes church bishops blocking catechism, and ends with a call to watch morals and teach children. Nancy E. Hanel jamsville signs off.
Bartlett a sure thing for Sixth District re election
Rich Monroe argues in support of Dr. Roscoe Bartlett citing favorable voting records and a Citizens Against Government Waste report as justification for re election. He dismisses beltway critics as biased and praises Bartlett’s dedication and honesty.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Beltway
Extra
Nonbias Organization
Dr. Bartlett
Bartlett
What is liberalism and why labeled as destroying America
A reader asks for clear definitions of liberalism and conservatism, arguing political labels divide the nation. He rejects the notion that liberals or conservatives are destroying the United States, and urges Americans to drop labels and unite to face common problems with optimism. TY Anglebower Point of Rocks
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United States of America
United States
States of America
Earth
Frederick Post
U.S
Rush Limbaugh
Letters to the Editor Policy Note
The Frederick News explains submission rules for letters to the editor. It states that they publish original, non religious verse and do not print poems or copies of letters addressed to others. It provides address and fax contact for submissions and notes verification of authors.
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Frederick News
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